AICPA Data Analytics Core Concepts Certificate | 8 CPE Credits

AICPA Data Analytics Core Concepts Certificate — Future-Proof Your Accounting Career with Data Skills

AI won’t replace accountants — but accountants who understand data will replace those who don’t.

The global data analytics market is projected to surge from USD 69.4 billion in 2024 to USD 877 billion by 2035, growing at 25.93% CAGR. The World Economic Forum’s 2025 Future of Jobs Report names AI and big data as the fastest-growing skills for 2025–2030. Meanwhile, 71% of accounting professionals are already using AI tools in their daily work.

If you’re a Chartered Accountant, CPA, or finance professional wondering how to stay relevant, this certificate is your entry point.

The AICPA Data Analytics Core Concepts Certificate is an 8-CPE-credit, self-paced online program that teaches you to think in data, not just numbers. Built by AICPA & CIMA and authored by Joyce J. Shen, it gives you practical skills to conduct data analytics projects, communicate insights to stakeholders, and make data-driven decisions — starting from zero technical background.

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Why Accountants and CAs Need Data Analytics Skills Now

The job market is demanding it

• Data analysis positions are among the highest-demand roles in finance and accounting for 2026, with employers posting 181,600 finance jobs in 2025 alone — business and financial analysts accounting for more than half.
• The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 91,000 new accounting and auditing jobs by 2033 (5.8% growth), driven largely by roles requiring human-AI collaboration.
• In Australia, accounting is one of the fastest-surging professional categories, with demand outstripping current talent pipelines significantly.

AI is reshaping — not replacing — accounting

• 62% of accounting professionals believe AI could replace specific tasks, but only 10% think it could replace full roles.
• Tax, accounting, and audit firms using GenAI jumped from 8% in 2024 to 21% in 2025 — the biggest year-on-year increase of any industry surveyed.
• The accountants who thrive will be those who can leverage AI and data — not those competing against it.

The salary premium is real

• Professionals with analytics and business intelligence certifications earn an average 16.6% salary premiumover peers without them.
• Data science and big data certifications carry an even higher premium, averaging 17.9%.
• Whether you’re in Mumbai, Sydney, London, or New York, data-literate accountants consistently out-earn their peers.

What Makes This Course Different 

Created by AICPA & CIMA — The Global Voice of Accounting

This certificate is developed and delivered by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the unified body of AICPA and CIMA. Together, they represent the world’s largest accounting and finance body, serving professionals in 200+ countries.

Authored by Joyce J. Shen — VC Investor, Technologist, and Data Expert

The course is authored by Joyce J. Shen, a venture capital/private equity investor with deep expertise in big data, analytics, machine learning, AI, and cybersecurity. Shen holds degrees in Statistics and Economics from the University of Chicago, and an MBA from Chicago Booth. She is a published author on technology and innovation and a patent holder in critical infrastructure security.

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Course Curriculum and Learning Outcomes

Key Topics Covered

Official Learning Outcomes

1. Recall the characteristics of an analytical and data-driven mindset
2. Recognize how to establish objectives and desired outcomes of a data analytics project for a business or client
3. Recognize ways data is described and interpreted
4. Identify the types and categories of data
5. Recognize how data science and data analytics are connected
6. Recognize characteristics of the technology and data ecosystem for data analytics

Who Should Enroll

• Chartered Accountants (CAs) looking to add a globally recognized data credential — especially those targeting international roles or Big 4 advisory positions
• CPAs and CPA candidates aligning with the CPA Evolution model, which now emphasizes data analytics on the Uniform CPA Exam
• ACCA, CMA, and CIMA members who want to expand beyond traditional accounting into analytics-driven advisory
• Finance directors, controllers, and CFOs seeking to build or lead data-driven teams
• Early-career accountants and graduates who want to differentiate their CV in a competitive job market where the accountant unemployment rate sits at just 2.0%
• Any finance professional asking: “Will AI take my job?” — this certificate is your answer

How Data Analytics Gives You a Career Edge

For CAs and Accounting Professionals Globally

Chartered Accountants are increasingly expected to go beyond compliance and auditing. Data analytics is now one of the top 10 upskilling recommendations for CA students in 2026. Professional bodies like ICAI have launched their own data analytics programs, signaling that the profession recognizes this as essential, not optional.

This AICPA certificate adds an internationally recognized credential to your existing qualification — making you competitive for roles across India, the US, UK, Middle East, and Australia.

For Accountants Worried About AI

The World Economic Forum’s 2025 report listed accounting and bookkeeping clerks as the seventh fastest-declining job in the next five years. But here’s the other side: firms using AI are projected to hire significantly more workersthan those that don’t. The difference between being displaced and being promoted comes down to one thing — your ability to work with data and AI.

Data-led organizations are 3x more likely to improve performance over those relying on intuition alone. This certificate teaches you to be the professional who leads that transformation.

Where This Course Fits — AICPA Data Analytics Learning Pathway

This certificate is the recommended starting point in AICPA’s structured Data Analytics learning pathway. AICPA offers 10 data analytics courses on Eduyush, organized into three progressive levels. Here’s exactly where each course sits and the recommended order:

Learning Pathway Map

Which Course Should You Take?

Why Start Here?

The Data Analytics Core Concepts Certificate is specifically recommended by AICPA as a prerequisite for both the Data Processing and Analysis Certificate and the Data Visualization and Communication Certificate. Skipping it means missing the foundational data-driven mindset and project framework that makes the advanced courses more effective.

Think of it this way: this course teaches you how to think about data. The subsequent courses teach you how to work with and communicate data. All three together give you a complete, AICPA-certified data analytics competency.

Earn CPE Credits While Building Future-Ready Skills

The Data Analytics Core Concepts Certificate earns you 8 CPE credits in the NASBA field of study “Information Technology” — one of the most in-demand technical categories for meeting state board requirements.

Stack CPE Credits Across the Full Pathway

By completing the entire AICPA Data Analytics pathway on Eduyush, you accumulate a significant CPE bank:

37 CPE credits from a single, cohesive learning pathway — that’s nearly an entire year’s worth of CPE requirements for most U.S. states, covered by one focused skill area that directly enhances your career. Every credit counts toward your mandatory requirements while simultaneously building a credential that sets you apart in the job market.

Why Earn CPE Through Data Analytics (Not Just Compliance Topics)

Most accountants default to tax updates and ethics courses to meet CPE requirements. While necessary, these don’t set your profile apart. Choosing Information Technology CPE credits through data analytics courses signals to employers and clients that you’re investing in future-ready skills, not just checking a compliance box.

With 71% of accounting firms already using AI tools  and the World Economic Forum naming data and AI as the fastest-growing skill through 2030, using your CPE hours on data analytics is one of the highest-ROI decisions you can make for your career.

Your AICPA Digital Badge — A Verified Career Signal

• Can be added directly to your LinkedIn profile (badged profiles receive up to 6x more views) 
• Is downloadable as a PDF certificate suitable for printing and framing
• Contains verifiable metadata — anyone clicking the badge can confirm the issuer, skills earned, and completion date
• Signals to employers and clients that you possess foundational data analytics competency from the world’s most recognized accounting body

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